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Naidu thanks PM Modi for congratulating him on 15 years as Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating him on completing 15 years in office. PM Modi spoke to Naidu on Saturday, appreciating his political journey and wishing him the best as he continues to work for the welfare of Andhra Pradesh. Thank you, Prime Minister Modiji, for your gracious call and kind words. I remain fully committed to building a Swarna (golden) Andhra with your support, and ensuring it becomes a leading force in your mission for a Viksit Bharat (developed India) under your visionary leadership, Naidu said in a post on 'X'. According to the PM, Naidu's futuristic vision and commitment to good governance have remained constant throughout his political career. I have worked closely with Chandrababu Garu on numerous occasions, starting from the time we both were Chief Ministers in the early 2000s, Modi said. He also wished Naidu the very best as he continues to work passionately for the welfare

Andhra allots 6,000 acres to BPCL for ₹96,000 cr refinery near port

The state government also announced in-principle approval of total financial incentives to BPCL, up to 75 per cent of the capital expenditure over a period of 20 years from the commencement of project

Andhra allots 6,000 acres to BPCL for ₹1 trn greenfield refinery project

Andhra Pradesh Government has issued orders allotting 6,000 acres of land situated near Ramayyapatnam Port in Nellore District on a cost basis, to BPCL Ltd for setting up 9 to 12 MMTPA Greenfield Refinery cum Petrochemical Complex, which envisages an investment of about Rs 1 lakh crore. The state government order gave in-principle approval of total financial incentives to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, up to 75 per cent of the capital expenditure over a period of 20 years from the commencement of project activities, for the ultra-mega project of more than 96,000 crore under tailor-made incentives provisions. The BPCL is expected to invest Rs 4,843 crore during the current financial year and Rs 9,686 crore next year. It will be investing Rs 14,529 crore in 2027-28, Rs 29,059 crore in 2028-29 and Rs 38,745 crore in FY30, totalling Rs 96,862 crore investment, according to the government order. The public sector enterprise will get a capital subsidy of 43.5 per cent in 15 ...

Andhra clears $10-bn Google data centre in Vizag, 188k jobs likely

Chandrababu Naidu-led SIPB clears ₹1.14-trn investments, including Google's ₹87,520-cr data centre in Visakhapatnam, to position the city as 'AI City Vizag'

Six killed, two injured in fire at crackers manufacturing unit in Andhra

Six persons died and two injured in a fire accident at a crackers manufacturing unit in Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district on Wednesday, said a police official. Police suspect that the accident could have occurred due to mishandling at the crackers manufacturing unit. Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema district superintendent of police Rahul Meena said the crackers manufacturing unit was a licensed one. "Yes, six bodies have been found. We are verifying the details of the bodies. I think it was a licensed unit only," Meena told PTI. Further, he said the injured persons were shifted to a hospital.

BPCL to complete Andhra refinery feasibility report by December 2025

Bharat Petroleum will complete the feasibility report for its Andhra Pradesh greenfield refinery by December 2025 before beginning talks with foreign partners for collaboration

TVS ILP invests Rs 250 crore in grade-A logistics park in Visakhapatnam

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks is developing a Rs 250-crore grade-A industrial park on 17 acres in Visakhapatnam, leveraging the city's port connectivity and trade potential

Google to pour $10 bn into Visakhapatnam for massive data hub cluster

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is set to approve Google's $10 billion investment plan in the data centre hub. This will be Google's largest-ever direct investment in India's digital economy

When states compete on policy depth and delivery excellence, India wins

In those early years, our government embarked on several landmark projects to get AP on the growth path

ONGC to invest ₹8,110 cr to develop 172 onshore wells in Andhra Pradesh

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is set to invest Rs 8,110 crore for onshore development and production of oil and gas from 172 wells in eight PML (petroleum mining lease) blocks in Andhra Pradesh. A committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended Environmental Clearance for the project in a meeting held last month. The estimated project cost is Rs 8110 crore. Capital cost of EMP (Environment Management Plan) would be Rs. 172 crore and recurring cost for EMP would be Rs. 91.16 Crores per annum. Industry proposes to allocate Rs. 11 crores for commitments made in Public Hearing, Expert Appraisal Committee said in the minutes of the meeting. While recommending the EC, the committee directed the ONGC to comply with all the environmental protection measures and safeguards proposed in the documents submitted to the Ministry. All the recommendations made in the EIA/EMP in respect of environmental management, and risk mitigation measures

ONGC to invest ₹8,110 cr to develop onshore wells in Andhra, gets EAC nod

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is set to invest Rs 8,110 crore for onshore development and production of oil and gas from 172 wells in eight PML (production mining license) blocks in Andhra Pradesh. A committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended Environmental Clearance for the project in a meeting held last month. The estimated project cost is Rs 8110 crore. Capital cost of EMP (Environment Management Plan) would be Rs. 172 crore and recurring cost for EMP would be Rs. 91.16 Crores per annum. Industry proposes to allocate Rs. 11 crores for commitments made in Public Hearing, Expert Appraisal Committee said in the minutes of the meeting. While recommending the EC, the committee directed the ONGC to comply with all the environmental protection measures and safeguards proposed in the documents submitted to the Ministry. All the recommendations made in the EIA/EMP in respect of environmental management, and risk mitigation measu

Andhra CM Naidu launches ₹15,000 aid scheme for auto rickshaw, cab drivers

The scheme aims to support drivers whose earnings have been affected by the state's 'Stree Shakti' initiative, which provides free bus travel for women in select APSRTC services

Andhra extends deadline for Kharif 2025 E-Crop digital survey registrations

The Andhra Pradesh government has extended the deadline for land and crop registration under the E-Crop Digital Survey for Kharif 2025 till the end of October. Agriculture Director Dilli Rao said the extension was necessary as registrations had not progressed as expected due to several field-level challenges. Out of 290 lakh land parcels, only 88 lakh, accounting for 36 percent, have been registered so far. The deadline for land and crop registration under the E-Crop Digital Survey for Kharif 2025 has been extended till October-end, said Rao in a press release. The government is determined to achieve 100 percent coverage of land parcels under the E-Crop Digital Survey this season, he said. Rap noted that the last date for registration has now been fixed as October 25, while social audit, corrections, and modifications can be carried out till October 30. The final list will be displayed on October 31. According to him, factors such as rationalisation and transfers of Rythu Seva Ke

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves ₹15,000 aid for auto, cab drivers

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved a government order to extend Rs 15,000 financial aid to eligible autorickshaw and cab drivers, I&PR Minister K Parthasarathy said. Under the schemeAuto Driver Sevaloover 2.9 lakh drivers are set to benefit, with Rs 436 crore allocated for the fiscal year 2025-26. The scheme will be launched by the chief minister on October 4. The cabinet approved the government order issued to extend Rs 15,000 financial aid to autorickshaw, motor cab and maxi cab drivers for fiscal 202526, Parthasarathy told reporters at a press conference at the Secretariat. The cabinet also approved a proposal to include a caravan tourism promotion initiative in the 202429 Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy, aimed at establishing caravan parks and promoting caravan tourism, he said. Similarly, it approved a framework and initiatives to encourage homestays and bed-and-breakfast segments in the state under the 202429 Andhra ...

Jagan hits out at CM Naidu as Karnataka clears Almatti Dam expansion

YSRCP supremo Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday hit out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for "completely neglecting" the state's interests following Karnataka's plans to raise the height of the Almatti Dam. Reddy pointed out that the Karnataka Cabinet recently approved increasing the dam's height from 519 metres to 524.2 metres, which will effectively double its storage capacity from 130 TMC to 280 TMC. He noted that the neighbouring state allocated a budget of Rs 70,000 crore on September 16 for this purpose. Reddy delivered a sharp warning to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of completely neglecting Andhra Pradesh's interests while Karnataka pushes forward with raising the height of the Almatti Dam, said a YSRCP press release. The opposition leader alleged that despite the grave threat to Andhra Pradesh's irrigation and drinking water needs, Naidu has failed to act. Entire regions face the danger of turning barren without water, he said and ...

Andhra reports steady floodwater levels in Krishna, Godavari rivers

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority managing director Prakhar Jain on Monday said floodwater inflows in Krishna and Godavari rivers are stable with the second level warning continuing at the Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada. Jain said Krishna river clocked an inflow and outflow of 6.86 lakh cusecs of floodwaters at Prakasam Barrage by 6.45 am. "Floodwater flow in Krishna and Godavari rivers is stable with 6.86 lakh cusecs of inflow and outflow at Prakasam Barrage and the second level warning is continuing there," said Jain in an official release. He said the water level in the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam in Telangana reached 44.4 ft while the inflow and outflow at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage at Dowleswaram in East Godavari district reached 9.8 lakh cusecs. Jain observed that the first level warning was withdrawn at Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, adding that two NDRF and three SDRF teams are kept ready for rescue work if needed. Further, he alerted the riparian people of

Interarch Building announces ₹100 cr investment to set up Andhra unit

Interarch Building Solutions on Sunday said it will invest around Rs 100 crore to set up a new plant in Andhra Pradesh for pre-engineered steel structures. The facility will be built over an area of 20 acres to set up 25,000 metric tonnes of capacity in its first phase. The plant to be set at an initial investment of Rs 100 crore is expected to begin production by the end of Q2 FY27 and generate more than 2,00 direct and indirect jobs in the region, the company said in a statement. Interarch CEO Manish Garg said, "The facility will enable faster construction of multi-storey steel buildings that are efficient, sustainable, and resilient against extreme climatic conditions. This expansion further consolidates Interarch's leadership in the high-rise steel building segment, as we aspire to continue investing in capacity, driving innovation, and shaping the future of steel construction in India." Interarch is one of the turnkey pre-engineered steel construction solution providers in Ind

Andhra govt unveils ₹4,500 crore plan to upgrade 15,000 km of roads

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced that the state government has formulated an action plan to improve nearly 15,000 km of roads under the Roads and Buildings Department, with an investment of Rs 4,500 crore. Addressing the Assembly on logistics and related issues, Naidu said reducing logistics costs will also lower production costs. "This year, we will work on all these. This government will take responsibility for laying better roads to go to any village. There will not be any issue with any road. We will make those arrangements," he added, outlining the action plan. Highlighting the importance of roads, the chief minister said, "Roads indicate culture, and in a civilised world, good roads are a basic requirement, though we may talk about IT, technology or whatever." Under the Rs 4,500-crore action plan, he said, riding surfaces will be improved for 1,250 km of roads at a cost of Rs 400 crore; upgrades carried out for 1,433 km of state highways

Accenture proposes new campus in Andhra Pradesh, eyes adding 12,000 jobs

India is already Accenture's largest employee base globally, with more than 300,000 of its 790,000 employees based in the country

Four swept away in two rain-related incidents in Andhra's Annamayya

Four persons were washed away in two separate rain-related incidents in this town of Annamayya district, a police official said on Saturday. A 28-year-old woman, Sheik Munni, and her minor son were washed away in heavy rainwater flow at the SM Colony area of Rayachoti town around 8 pm on Friday, he told PTI. He said Munni stepped out to fetch a candle as there was a power cut but the stone slab paved over the drainage in front of her house broke, resulting in her falling into the heavily flowing drain with her minor son. As they were getting washed away, Munni's neighbour Ganesh (25) tried to rescue them, but he also got washed away in the heavy water current and all three died, he added. In a different incident, an eight-year-old girl was washed away in heavy rainwater flow around the same time at the four taps area of Rayachoti town when she stepped out of an autorickshaw. According to police, the girl was returning home from tuition when the incident happened. Police said that